MISSING: Denise Fraley

When Denise Fraley went missing in 1982, her husband was immediately suspected of having been involved. Not only because of his bizarre and changing stories about what happened to her, but because of a history of domestic violence in their marriage. Over 40 years have passed with nothing bringing investigators or Denise’s family closer to knowing what happened. But will advancements in forensic technology bring the evidence needed to move the case forward? If you have any information about Denise Fraley, please call the Cedar Rapids Police Department at 319-286-5442.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline at thehotline.org or by texting “START” to 88788. SOURCES: https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/denise-fraley/Jeff Burnham, Police suspect 3 killed but lack bodies, March 19, 1992, The GazetteTrish Mehaffey, COLD CASE: Popular Cedar Rapids singer goes missing 1982; husband’s stories inconsistent, March 9, 2025, The GazetteAnother explanation for torso, August 23, 1984, The Globe GazetteBill Theobald, Klindt heads the list of who didn’t testify, August 29, 1984, Quad City TimesRoland Krekeier, A tale of drugs, divorce, custody and maybe murder, March 31, 1984, The GazetteWalter Warr, Disappearance Story, April 8, 1984, The GazetteRick Smith, Missing persons: Most are found quickly, but some have disappeared without a trace, December 28, 1984Jeff Burnham, Proving murder without a body: it’s not impossible, March 19, 1992, The GazetteProsecutors claim stories by Klindt are conflicting, August 23, 1984, The Muscatine JournalMark Reinders, My turn, November 29, 1984, The Sioux City JournalSupport the showIf you have any information on any of the cold cases covered, you can submit a tip here: https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/for-crime-victims/iowa-cold-case/cold-case-tip-formIf you liked the show and are interested in supporting my work, check out my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CardinalCrimes?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorSave $20 on a Buzzsprout paid plan using this referral link!: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2372693Theme Song: Shrouded Lament by james.lfo, William Claeson